Group
Occupation
461631 Gallery or Museum Guide
Latest release
Consultation draft: Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO)
Reference period
July 2024
Released
25/07/2024
First release
461631 Gallery or Museum Guide
Answers enquiries, and directs and guides visitors in a gallery or museum.
Alternative titles
- Gallery or Museum Assistant
- Gallery or Museum Attendant
- Visitor Services Officer
ANZSCO skill level
This occupation has a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.
Australia
- Skill Level 4: AQF Certificate II, AQF Certificate III, or at least one year of relevant experience
New Zealand
- Skill Level 4: NZQF Level 2 or 3 qualification, or at least one year of relevant experience
Main tasks
- Meets and greets visitors, and provides general information about gallery or museum policies and programs
- Controls visitors' access to exhibits, and monitors entrances, exits, stairwells, and other public areas
- Ensures safety of collections
- Maintains records of attendance, memberships, donations, and other statistics as needed
- Conducts tours of exhibits in detail to visitors, providing context and background information to enhance their understanding of the material on display
- May assist with installing and dismantling exhibits